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BBC-Netflix “Lord of the Flies” Soars with Critics' Praise

5/9/2026

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BBC and Netflix released the Lord of the Flies miniseries, written by Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden, on Netflix in May 2026.
Critics gave the series 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83/100 on Metacritic, while the audience score is 59%.
Filmed on Malaysian islands July–December 2024, episodes follow individual boys and add flashbacks, including Simon’s diary hinting at a queer attraction to Jack, while child actors worked limited hours with psychological support.

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BBC and Netflix released the Lord of the Flies miniseries, written by Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden, on Netflix in May 2026.
Critics gave the series 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83/100 on Metacritic, while the audience score is 59%.
Filmed on Malaysian islands July–December 2024, episodes follow individual boys and add flashbacks, including Simon’s diary hinting at a queer attraction to Jack, while child actors worked limited hours with psychological support.